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A federal judge has approved a landmark settlement allowing colleges to pay athletes millions, marking a major shift in college sports' amateur model. The agreement, stemming from a lawsuit by Arizona State swimmer Grant House, permits each school to share up to $20.5 million with athletes annually and allocates $2.7 billion over the next decade to former players. This ruling also addresses roster limits, enabling athletes cut from teams to return without affecting team limits,...

A lucky punter has the chance to become the 10th millionaire of the year with a $15 million prize in tonight’s Lotto Powerball draw, with the winning numbers being 2, 16, 6, 22, 11, 34, and a bonus ball of 8, while Powerball is 4. This draw coincides with a day of mourning in New Zealand for former co-host Marise Wipani, which Lotto host Sonia Gray acknowledged in a tribute before the draw. The event...

Summary Under scrutiny for the State's handling of an extradition ruling that permitted Ace Magashule's former PA, Moroadi Cholota, to evade justice, prosecutions chief Shamila Batohi has announced her intention to pursue the extradition of the Gupta brothers once more. This decision comes amid growing criticism regarding the effectiveness of the legal processes surrounding high-profile cases. Batohi's renewed efforts reflect a commitment to addressing perceived failures in the extradition system and ensuring accountability for those...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: A police officer is under investigation after allegedly leaving the scene of a traffic accident involving his police vehicle and a cyclist on June 6. The 30-year-old officer from the Special Operations Command returned to the scene upon being informed by Traffic Police, while the injured 41-year-old cyclist was hospitalized. The officer is being investigated for driving without due consideration and has been removed from driving duties.Source:...

Benjamin Netanyahu's efforts to conceal his creation of a "third-force" to counter Palestinian resistance have been exposed, leading to significant backlash and international condemnation. This clandestine group, led by criminal Yasser Abu Shabab, has been implicated in violent acts, including looting humanitarian aid, while operating under Israeli military protection. Netanyahu justified this controversial strategy by claiming it aimed to save IDF soldiers, but it has drawn criticism from opposition leaders and raised parallels to South...

US President Donald Trump has increased tariffs on steel to 50% while permitting Japan's Nippon to acquire the US Steel Corporation, aiming to revitalize American steel manufacturing. In a discussion featuring FT senior trade writer Alan Beattie and industrial reporter Zehra Munir, they explore the feasibility of Trump's trade policies fulfilling his promise to boost domestic jobs. The podcast also highlights the implications of these tariffs and the partnership with Nippon for Pennsylvania workers. Full...